Colorado Experience: Forests of Change

Humans have had a relationship with forests for eons. But today, Colorado’s forests are changing, potentially altering this intrinsic connection. Follow scientists and historians as they work to understand this transformation. Decipher tree rings, analyze aerial imagery, and learn of Colorado’s long history to unroot the causes and consequences of Colorado’s changing forests.

[avalynnwaller]

I have been all over the world---our dad was a career soldier so we were always moving and we in fact, all born in different places. Then we too went into the military so we've seen alot of beauty. But Colorado stands out in our memories...that hiway 24 toward the Continental Divide tho? Just a sense of awe sets in. Im 64 now...readying for retirement. And our compass points to one way ahead---back home---to the lovely Colorado. See you soon. 😘

[Dovid]

Happy to hear these knowledgeable men and women who are experts in their fields of study and in their crafts. They are truly custodians of the forest. To each man his calling,

[thomasboehnlein]

Pine beetles were a problem in the mountains of Colorado since the 70's when I moved there from bad forest management

[cyrusblackwood]

I am lucky that I get to look out my window and see Pikes Peak everyday. Colorado is beautiful and enchanting, I don't think I'll ever move.

[EricKGreen-zpmq]

Very informative documentary on how important the forests of our beautiful state really are and why they're so worth protecting.

[kaintudigit]

Stunningly beautiful. Someone knows how to digitally transform masterpieces. Ty Colorado PBS.

[neilm]

Should be mandatory for all residents to watch this video. Thanks!

[iamozzy]

Absolute eye opener. Great production overall. I hope others can watch this a get inspired to keep/preserve and protect out forests and wildlife ❤️

[DougGrinbergs]

37:03 climate change. 39:54 drought-driven mountain pine beetle impacts. 43:16 earlier snowmelt = longer growing season but also fire season. 45:26 forest lands lost to grass/shrubs = less carbon storage. 49:01 wildland urban interface.

[mcparody]

I moved to Colorado from New York in August of 2018. Best decision of my life!!!

[bobchauncey]

We camp as a family near South Fork, CO every year since the 1960s and saw much damage to the National Forest from pine beetle infestation

[josefinajaime]

Been there. Such an amazing state. And nice people ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹

[vikapica]

no one mentioned that the pine beetle was a foreign introduction to Colorado

[PompStomp]

so the entirety of indigenous forest management is just glossed ooooh kaaaay.

[Viktor]

Colorado, Utah and Wyoming have the most beautiful mountains and forest in the USA 🇺🇸.

[neilreinecke]

Has been considered that perhaps that as the climate warms that new tree species from other places would start colonies areas formally occupied by trees that more known to grow here? For example, I have noticed an increase in broad-leaf trees growing in and near creeks. I have seen Maples, Black Locust, even Oak trees are growing more independent of people around Colorado. Elms grow all over place.

[granskare]

In Illinois, we have this garbage plant we call "creeping charlie" this has deep roots which may help keep plants in place. In the great lakes of Canada & USA, we have problems with the zebra mussel - I have no idea what can do done. Do you read these comments?

[mrskntn]

Why didn’t they mention my ancestors, THE UTE nation. That’s our home.

[garyharris]

Collaboration: my property in north Idaho didn't get pine beetle until 2010, which only killed young lodgepole, then borer in 2016 bored to the cambium killing adult trees of all species
Speaking of boring beetles the Appalachians have one for every specie of tree; not to mention chestnut blight.
Collaboration through public meetings needs a knowledgeable person to mitigate.

[protectanimals]

Imagine if there was an animal that tore down the forests, polluted the waters, polluted the air, killed other animals for sport / modern day Hunting, etc….